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bicycle_disciple
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hi joseph,
it is possible to add, if not alter, fiber distribution in the body
with proper training. learning about muscle and muscle fibre types
will, i believe, make an interesting read for people like you. many
dont particularly look into these things, but a basic knowledge of
anatomy is always helpful because you can tremendously use that
knowledge to your advantage in your sport. here's an excellent website
i learnt it all from, and this i did in the years i was into
bodybuilding. i was attracted by the ease with which they explain many
things, so u dont have to be a rocket scientist to understand.
link : http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/anatomymuscle.php?id=18&subId=47
another intersting website written with cycling and other endurance
type sports in mind, is peak performance online. i hear it has been
compiled by coaches from UK.
their cycling page is here :
http://www.pponline.co.uk/encyc/cycling.htm
look through the articles and im sure many of your questions regarding
v02 max, LT etc will be answered in no time. again, im not an expert
and i pretty much use information from the sources to bettering my
training.
BREAKWAYYY,
-ron
[email protected] wrote:
> bicycle_disciple wrote:
> > joseph,
> > im not an expert on these topics, but i could tell you that there are
> > number of elite runners and cyclists who when tested in the labs showed
> > interestingly low Vo2 max levels but extrememly high values for Gross
> > Mechanical Efficiency (GE) and Cycling Economy (CE). GE is the ratio of
> > work accomplished to energy expended, and is an estimate of whole body
> > efficiency. for elite cyclists who train a lot, there is evidence of
> > extrememly high levels of GE. CE is similar to GE and is measured in
> > Litres/min. This variable refers to the power output generated at a
> > cost of 1 L of oxygen per minute of exercise. CE and GE values for
> > cycling are quite different from other sports because cycling relies
> > mainly on the work of knee extensors.
>
> That is very interesting. What do you suppose are the main contributors
> to such high CE values?
>
> > To make matters simple, both these variables are attributed to the
> > percentage distribution of Type 1 muscle fibres in the legs,
> > specifically the knee extensor muscles.
> > If you know your physiology, Type 1 fibres are the ones that process
> > oxygen and do work. The more you have of them, the more oxygen u can
> > use. (if you tell a body builder to run 3-4 miles or bike for 2 hours,
> > chances are, they'll change their mind soon enough as not to be
> > humiliated! ) More so, if you develop your pedaling style, so as to
> > emphasize smooth circular movements instead of intermittent bursts of
> > energy from the quads, and remove any eccentric type movements or
> > positions in the upper body, you'll save far more energy that u can
> > devote to long rides.
>
> How does one estimate fiber type distribution? Can the distribution be
> changed by training?
>
> > i;m a hobbyist too, and frankly im not worried too much about Vo2 max
> > or LT. but as to your questions, i'll say it all comes down to
> > efficient pedaling, body positioning, good training, proper nutrition.
> > the rest is taken care of : your body gives it to you back in the form
> > of suitable adaptation.
>
> My interest in these topics is only another facet of my general
> interest in cycling. It doen't really matter, of course. Does it make
> sense to you that conscious efforts to make a more round, even pedaling
> stroke could over time make a large difference? In other words, how
> important do you think pedaling technique is to the total equation?
>
> Joseph
it is possible to add, if not alter, fiber distribution in the body
with proper training. learning about muscle and muscle fibre types
will, i believe, make an interesting read for people like you. many
dont particularly look into these things, but a basic knowledge of
anatomy is always helpful because you can tremendously use that
knowledge to your advantage in your sport. here's an excellent website
i learnt it all from, and this i did in the years i was into
bodybuilding. i was attracted by the ease with which they explain many
things, so u dont have to be a rocket scientist to understand.
link : http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/anatomymuscle.php?id=18&subId=47
another intersting website written with cycling and other endurance
type sports in mind, is peak performance online. i hear it has been
compiled by coaches from UK.
their cycling page is here :
http://www.pponline.co.uk/encyc/cycling.htm
look through the articles and im sure many of your questions regarding
v02 max, LT etc will be answered in no time. again, im not an expert
and i pretty much use information from the sources to bettering my
training.
BREAKWAYYY,
-ron
[email protected] wrote:
> bicycle_disciple wrote:
> > joseph,
> > im not an expert on these topics, but i could tell you that there are
> > number of elite runners and cyclists who when tested in the labs showed
> > interestingly low Vo2 max levels but extrememly high values for Gross
> > Mechanical Efficiency (GE) and Cycling Economy (CE). GE is the ratio of
> > work accomplished to energy expended, and is an estimate of whole body
> > efficiency. for elite cyclists who train a lot, there is evidence of
> > extrememly high levels of GE. CE is similar to GE and is measured in
> > Litres/min. This variable refers to the power output generated at a
> > cost of 1 L of oxygen per minute of exercise. CE and GE values for
> > cycling are quite different from other sports because cycling relies
> > mainly on the work of knee extensors.
>
> That is very interesting. What do you suppose are the main contributors
> to such high CE values?
>
> > To make matters simple, both these variables are attributed to the
> > percentage distribution of Type 1 muscle fibres in the legs,
> > specifically the knee extensor muscles.
> > If you know your physiology, Type 1 fibres are the ones that process
> > oxygen and do work. The more you have of them, the more oxygen u can
> > use. (if you tell a body builder to run 3-4 miles or bike for 2 hours,
> > chances are, they'll change their mind soon enough as not to be
> > humiliated! ) More so, if you develop your pedaling style, so as to
> > emphasize smooth circular movements instead of intermittent bursts of
> > energy from the quads, and remove any eccentric type movements or
> > positions in the upper body, you'll save far more energy that u can
> > devote to long rides.
>
> How does one estimate fiber type distribution? Can the distribution be
> changed by training?
>
> > i;m a hobbyist too, and frankly im not worried too much about Vo2 max
> > or LT. but as to your questions, i'll say it all comes down to
> > efficient pedaling, body positioning, good training, proper nutrition.
> > the rest is taken care of : your body gives it to you back in the form
> > of suitable adaptation.
>
> My interest in these topics is only another facet of my general
> interest in cycling. It doen't really matter, of course. Does it make
> sense to you that conscious efforts to make a more round, even pedaling
> stroke could over time make a large difference? In other words, how
> important do you think pedaling technique is to the total equation?
>
> Joseph
